In 1804, Jefferson sends a team to explore lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase. The Corps of Discovery will travel nearly 8,000 miles over three years, reaching the Pacific Ocean and clearing the path for westward expansion. Students would benef...it from having a map showing the area covered. An overview with few details about cause and effect. (01:45)[more]

This video discusses John Adams and the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts as well as the Kentucky & Virginia Resolutions and packing the courts. The five-minute video does an excellent job of explaining these acts and adds insights into John Ada...ms and the Federalist Party.[more]

This short video does an excellent job of explaining how Alaska was purchased from Russia and the problems involved. A map of the world would make this easier to understand for students as Russia is actually closer to Alaska.

A broad-concept based video lecture on Hamilton's (and the
Federalist Party) economic policies as Secretary of the Treasury under
Washington. Includes a sprinkling on the Federalist Papers, the Whiskey
Rebellion, tariffs, the National Bank and t...he National Debt.[more]

This exceptional six-minute video explains why Daniel Shays decided to lead a rebellion. It goes into detail and provides students with a better picture of how the farmers were treated by the rich bankers. (6:17)

This four-minute video is explained as the actual document is shown. The video is an interview with an expert who explains how it was written and who it impacted. Good insights and easy for students to understand, but not an attractive video producti...on. Ends abruptly.[more]

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